Thursday, May 15, 2003
Rice Lake Public Library

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Heerey, with 13 in attendance.

Secretary's report was read, Cecil Kippenhan moved to accept the report and there was a 2nd b y Clarice Fall. Treasurers report was read with a balance of 130.51, it was reported that we now have 42 members, Sandra Packenham move we accept this report with a 2nd by Clarice.

Senator Feingold has requested a list of area activities that he might attend. There was discussion, with Jim Heerey taking information to deliver to Senator Feingold.

A local youth group hosted a meeting with Senator Kohl during the past week.

Marjorie Bunce, from Senator Kohl's office was in attendance at this meeting, as were several of our members. Being aware of our meeting and time and place she was in attendance and states she plans to attend when possible.

Marjorie informed us of a breakfast with Senator Kohl on Saturday morning, at the upcoming convention on the 13 and 14th of June. Handouts from Senator Kohl's office were distributed among the members asking for problems and opinions handouts are to be mailed to the office as volume of E-mail is too great.

There was a discussion of Delegates to Wisconsin State Democratic Convention. We need to get rooms reserved early, as they are limited.

The subject of our sunshine fund was raised; there is a need to have more definite rules on whom the recipients should be and what an appropriate recognition should be. It was moved by Harold Kringle that we limit this recognition to cards signed by members at the meetings. There was an amendment suggesting that further recognition could be possible, such as plants or gifts. If determined by officers of the organization. That amendment was withdrawn, and a further amendment was presented to bring up all possible occasions for recognition and put them to a vote or take up a collection at the appropriate meeting. This motion was passed by a voice vote by members present.

We had discussed raffling off a flag that has flown over the White House. Dave Obey's office can get us the flag, but the appropriateness of a raffle of this sor must be checked into.

Marjorie Bunce informed us, that visitors to Washington D.C. are invited to have breakfast with Senator Kohl on Wednesday mornings. And that he loves to meet his constituents there.

Jason Rae reported 92 visits to the website since the last meeting.

Cecil Kippenhan moved for adjournment with a 2nd by Sandra Packenham.

Submitted,
Sandra Packenham
Secretary